Change History

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MFD B7/B9/B12 software version 32.20

as of July 25, 2023

Changes made from version 32.10 to 32.20:

• Fixed an issue that would prevent the chartplotter from powering on some network peripherals when the network is powered on.
• Fixed an issue that affected reliability of software updates for some network peripherals.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Change button on the Tacho Assignment message banner from functioning properly.

Changes made from version 31.10 to 32.10:

• Improved visibility of areas and lines on the chart.
• Improved the appearance of notification banners used throughout the device.
• Added support for using heading direction from the Garmin Force trolling motor compass instead of the LiveScope transducer compass within LiveScope pages for barrel mount installations.
• Added a new command for the Garmin Voice Control feature to show the waypoint list page.
• Added support for boat builders to configure the Surf Steering Angle settings for each engine for the Volvo Water Sports feature.
• Added new configuration options for Water Sports IO node configurations.
• Added QR code to allow customers to easily download ActiveCaptain app.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the GRID 20 from connecting wirelessly for some installations.
• Fixed an issue that could show the 'No Transducer Connected' message on power-up when connected to a GLS10.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the device to report an incorrect Unit ID to the ActiveCaptain App for registration to the user's Garmin account.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 30.40 to 31.10:

• Added support for sending and replying with custom messages via a connected inReach device.
• Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature to the Traditional, ClearVu, SideVu, Split Zoom, and Split Frequency pages: Sonar Range Increase/Decrease, Sonar Gain Increase/Decrease, Sonar Range Auto, Sonar Gain Auto.
• Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Radar MotionScope On/Off.
• Integrated Fusion speed vs. volume settings into chartplotter Media page, to allow media volume to dynamically adjust based on the vessel's speed.
• Added support for showing the same title, description text and icon for the Volvo EVC alerts in the pop-up banner, in the Alert Menu and in the Alert Manager.
• Added a DPS signal indicator on the SCC bar to help the user better understand when the signal strength is good enough for the system to allow activation of DPS or Assisted docking.
• Added a new Smartmode layout containing a Joystick Driving widget that will be displayed on the screen whenever the user activates Joystick Driving.
• Added support for saving only the user data within a specified area boundary to a card.
• Updated the autopilot display with improved visuals and user experience.
• Corrected the initial sonar frequency after power-up to be the same as the last one used.
• Fixed an issue where the speed data overlay would not show in some cases on Panoptix and LiveScope pages.
• Improved visibility of radar overlay heading line.
• Corrected the calculation for the bearing digital data field.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the unit to reboot when saving the system profile to a card.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 30.10 to 30.40:

• Fixed an issue which prevented mobile devices from pairing using BLE for the Smart Notifications feature.

Changes made from version 29.20 to 30.10:

• Improved GN+ mapping presentation and drawing speed.
• Added data fields for the following NMEA 2000 PGNs: Battery State of Health (127506), Battery Case Temperature (127508), Linear Actuator Position (128780).
• Updated the current Penta Menu structure by adding more information regarding some supported functions, entries, or shortcuts to the Functions, Status, and Settings sections.
• Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Mark Waypoint, Radar Rain Clutter Up/Down/On/Off, Radar Sea Clutter Up/Down/On/Off, Radar Gain Auto High/Low/Bird, Radar Transmission Start/Stop.
• Fixed an issue where the Media controls would control only one zone at a time on 3rd party stereos.
• Corrected text display of NMEA 2000 alerts.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 28.40 to 29.20:

• Added support for Volvo Water Sports page within combo pages and SmartModes.
• Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Navigation Chart Zoom In/Out, Fishing Chart Zoom In/Out, Radar Zoom In/Out, Radar Gain Increase/Decrease, Radar Range Increase/Decrease, Radar Clear/Enable/Disable Echo Trails, Clear Active Track, and requesting Current Time, Air Temperature, Water Temperature, Sunrise Time, Sunset Time, and Wind Information.
• Added support for independently adjusting Map Orientation and Look Ahead settings for each Navigation Chart instance in a combo page.
• Added support for third-party input devices using a new NMEA 2000 virtual device when connected through an Empirbus Connect 50.
• Added support for filtering Apparent, True, and Ground Wind Speed and Direction graphs.
• Added support for adjusting the volume on all zones on all devices that have been added to a Group.
• Added support for the Media Page being included in a combo.
• Fixed an issue which prevented Depth Range Shading from drawing on top of a Quickdraw map in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where OneHelm devices would not be visible on power up.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 28.30 to 28.40:

• Changes to support manufacturing.

Changes made from version 28.10 to 28.30:

• Fixed support for 'All' zone for Fusion stereos which allows for volume control of all zones on a stereo at once.
• Fixed issue with remote power-on button not appearing for Fusion MS-WB670 and MS-BB100 stereos after they enter power saving mode.

Changes made from version 27.10 to 28.10:

• Updated graphical look and feel of analog gauges.
• Improved access to system settings button on new home page.
• Updated graphical look and feel of the media and Fusion function pages.
• Updated SurroundView configurations, calibrations, and additional user settings.
• Added support for Apple AirPods with Garmin Voice Control features.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 26.20 to 27.10:

• Added support for quickly reviewing and modifying overlay toolbars.
• Added support for pan-tilt-zoom IP cameras and target tracking.
• Added support for controlling Power Pole shallow water anchors with overlay toolbar.
• Added support for Garmin Voice Control using compatible Bluetooth headsets via the USB Voice Control Bundle.
• Improved transfers of Android and iOS Activecaptain file transfers while app is minimized.
• Added ability to select Heave preferred source if multiple sensors are present.
• Added support for Volvo Exhaust and Aftertreatment mode.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 26.10 to 26.20:

• Fixed an issue with SideVu causing units to freeze after long periods of time.
• Fixed an issue with LiveScope Color Limit when used with Blue Palette.
• Fixed an issue with depth range shading.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 25.30 to 26.10:

• Added support for new home page and graphical style. This update includes many user interface improvements and easier navigation to pinned functions.
• Added support for new Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography along with several chart presentation improvements and Auto Guidance+ technology.
• Added a Ghost Reject Auto setting to improve sonar performance and ghost image rejection for LiveScope under most conditions.
• Added LiveScope Color Limit control to reduce background noise.
• Added support for filtering sailing polar data.
• Hide course to steer during upwind routing when going upwind with laylines enabled.
• Added display of layline data fields without requiring laylines to be visible.
• Added support for vessel look-ahead on navigation, fishing, and weather charts.
• Added support for OneHelm top and bottom overlay bars.
• Added troubleshooting text to many warning/alarm banners.
• Fixed an issue where keel offset wouldn't save with Garmin Intelliducer.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 24.10 to 25.30:

• Added Beam Overlay feature to improve Panoptix display when multiple Panoptix transducers are connected.
• Added support for sailing polar tables along with new data fields and layline integration.
• Added customizable data field filtering options.
• Improved installation and verification process for OnDeck Hub by showing detected sensors, relays, and diagnostic data.
• Corrected missing option on single range radar for hiding AIS trails.
• Fixed a rare issue where the configured engine page layout was being reset after starting the engines.
• Fixed an issue where some EVC fuel information was not bridged to NMEA2000.
• Improved transmission of cross track error (XTE) on NMEA0183 when using a GoTo navigation.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 23.10 to 24.10:

• Improved presentation and review of ActiveCaptain Community POIs.
• Added support for momentary switches and a configuration page using standard NMEA2000 switch PGNs.
• Fix an issue where trip data was being reset on power off.
• Improved software updates from ActiveCaptain.
• Expanded allowable values for dynamic lake level.
• Re-organized and improved presentation of SD card popup page.
• Added ability to auto align vessel icon to heading or COG based on speed.
• Fixed an issue where headling line options weren't displaying on navigation chart.
• Improved heading line display on radar pages.
• Fixed an issue where depth range shading might not work from a map card.
• Updated magnetic variance models.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 22.10 to 23.10:

• Added message banner for easier route navigation with the Force Trolling Motor.
• Added additional LiveScope color palettes.
• Added language support for Korean and Polish.
• Added Compress Range, Reverse Range, and other LiveScope user interface improvements.
• Added support for the engine jack-plate position message for Bob's Jack Plate products connected via NMEA2000.
• Improved NMEA2000 device information page to show the device's calibration status on first page.
• Improved software updates from the ActiveCaptain app.
• Fixed transmit power slider values showing '4294' for all settings.
• Fixed HDMI output failing after 24 hours.
• Fixed text issues when using certain languages.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 21.00 to 22.10:

• Added heave PGN (127252) support on NMEA2000.
• Added water speed as a source of odometry.
• Added new fish species supported by the SiriusXM Fish Mapping service.
• Improved shallow water sonar depth tracking.
• Improved startup speed of file transfers from mobile phones to chartplotters.
• Fixed a rare issue that could cause marking a waypoint to fail.
• Fixed an issue with sonar pinch-to-zoom after changing frequency.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.